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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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